Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio
Synopsis
In this film record of a studio activity, Nauman set himself the task of walking while playing "two notes [on a violin] very close together so that you could hear the beats in the harmonics." The camera is set centrally in the studio in a stationary position so that when he walks outside of the camera's view at times, only the sounds of the notes and footsteps are heard. Sound and image are out of sync, a situation noticeable only at the end of the film when the sound stops but Nauman continues to pace and play. [Overview Courtesy of Electronic Arts Intermix]
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January 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Nauman
- Original Title
- Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Nauman
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Nauman
Director
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What is Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio about?
In this film record of a studio activity, Nauman set himself the task of walking while playing "two notes [on a violin] very close together so that you could hear the beats in the harmonics." The camera is set centrally in the studio in a stationary position so that when he walks outside of the camera's view at times, only the sounds of the notes and footsteps are heard. Sound and image are out of sync, a situation noticeable only at the end of the film when the sound stops but Nauman continues to pace and play. [Overview Courtesy of Electronic Arts Intermix]
Who directed Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio?
Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio was directed by Bruce Nauman.
Who stars in Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio?
The principal cast of Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio includes Bruce Nauman.
When was Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio released and how long is it?
Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 10m.